Explore the Family Name Vietmeier
The meaning of Vietmeier
German: distinguishing name for a tenant farmer (see Meyer), who was a tenant of or owed some obligation to an estate or monastery named for Saint Veith (see Veit). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Vietmeier in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Vietmeier has slightly waned in recent years. In 2000, Vietmeier was ranked as the 59,916th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 60,347th spot, marking a 0.72% decrease. However, the count of individuals bearing this name actually rose from 315 in 2000 to 334 in 2010 - an increase of 6.03%. The proportion of people with the Vietmeier surname per 100,000 decreased by 8.33% from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,916 | #60,347 | -0.72% |
| Count | 315 | 334 | 6.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Vietmeier
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there was almost no change between 2000 and 2010. In both census years, the vast majority of people with the surname Vietmeier identified as White, with a slight decrease from 99.68% in 2000 to 99.10% in 2010. No individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity reported having this surname in either year. Data for those identifying with two or more races was suppressed (S) for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.68% | 99.1% | -0.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |